Registered Massage Therapy in Thornhill (RMT)
Massage Therapy is manual manipulation of soft body tissues (muscle, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments) to enhance a person’s health and well- being.
People seek massage therapy for a variety of reasons-to reduce stress and anxiety, relax muscles, rehabilitate injuries, reduce pain and promote overall health and well-being.
There are several types of massage that our Registered Massage Therapists (RMT) offer. Two of the more common types are Relaxation massage also known as Swedish massage and Rehabilitative massage also known as deep tissue massage.
Registered Massage Therapy or RMT is a professional health designation that shows that you have gone through a successful course of study at an accredited college receiving a diploma and that you have passed the relevant examinations in Ontario to be registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. Professional Care Rehab RMT Thornhill employs some of the most experienced Registered Massage Therapists in the region. Each one is fully versed in every aspect of RMT and capable of providing our clients both short and long term relief from a variety of ailments including:
● Muscle strains or spasms
● Sports injuries both acute and chronic
● Carpal tunnel syndrome
● Headaches
● Everyday anxiety and stress
● Joint Pain
● Impingement syndromes
● Lower back pain
● Herniated discs
● Osteoarthritis
● Whiplash
● Sciatica and more…
Who Can Benefit from RMT?
In today’s hectic, unpredictable world almost everyone will experience periods of stress or anxiety related to their business, their job or a personal relationship. Others will sustain injuries while engaging in organized sports or while working out at the gym. While still others will find themselves beset at some point in their lives by one of the myriad of ailments listed above. All of these situations and/or conditions can take an enormous toll on your physical, as well as emotional well-being. All of these conditions would benefit from the skilled treatment of one of the Registered Massage Therapists at Professional Care Rehab.
How Does Massage Therapy Work?
Massage therapy is the skillful manipulation of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and other soft tissues of the body with the goal of:
● Reducing muscular tension
● Stimulating the nervous system
● Relieving stress
● Improving blood flow
● Allowing injured tissue to heal properly
● Reducing pain and discomfort
● Increasing mobility
● Promoting relaxation
Overall, massage therapy fosters a higher degree of flexibility and health as well as an enhanced sense of well-being. The most common types of massage therapy are Relaxation (Swedish) massage and Therapeutic (Deep Tissue) massage.
The Value of Improved Blood Circulation
One of the most important benefits of professional RMT in Thornhill is increased blood circulation. Improved circulatory efficiency is the biggest driver of that sense of calm and general well-being most people experience after undergoing RMT in Thornhill. However, it typically does not take long before the pressures of the world begin to exert themselves again and it is for this reason we also take time to instruct our clients on the importance of proper breathing and other relaxation techniques.
Once you learn to recognize the symptoms of stress and how to apply a few simple techniques to mitigate them, the time you spend between RMT sessions becomes much more enjoyable. Not only that, but subsequent therapy sessions will progress more effectively toward the ultimate goal of returning you to improved overall health.
Make an Appointment for RMT in Thornhill Today
If you’ve been injured playing sports, working out or in an automobile accident or simply find yourself overwhelmed by the pressures of the modern world, make an appointment with Professional Care Rehab to come in and discuss how our Registered Massage Therapists can help.